Direct elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo occur for the Presidency, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies. The Senate, and provincial governors are elected indirectly by members
Félix Tshisekedi has been the president since January 2019
Joseph Kasa-Vubu in 1960
Albert Kalonji in 1960
Patrice Lumumba in 1960
The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the national military forces responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. T
Congolese soldiers of the colonial-era Force Publique pictured in 1928
Armée nationale congolaise (ANC) armoured vehicles during the Congo Crisis
ANC parade in 1960
Congolese soldiers with seized rebel propaganda in 1964